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Little Leaguer Suspended for ‘Unsportsmanlike’ Bat Flip Will Be Allowed to Play in State Tournament Game

Twelve-Year-Old Marco Rocco from Haddonfield, New Jersey, was suspended following a bat flip after hitting a two-run homer in a July 16 sectional final but has been permitted to participate in his team's state tournament game on Thursday evening.
The suspension followed Haddonfield's win and a restraining order filed Tuesday to let Marco play, with both sides arguing before Gloucester County Judge Robert Malestein on Thursday afternoon.
Judge Malestein ruled against arbitrary enforcement and granted temporary injunctive relief, allowing Marco to participate despite Little League International refusing to compromise on his punishment.
Marco hit a two-run homer that made the score 8-0 in the sixth inning against Harrison Township, and his father said, "justice prevailed" after the ruling hours before the state final game in Deptford.
Marco and his team now compete for the state championship with a chance to advance to the Metro Regionals and potentially the Little League World Series, while litigation remains pending.

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